Cats lack a sweet taste receptor

J Nutr. 2006 Jul;136(7 Suppl):1932S-1934S. doi: 10.1093/jn/136.7.1932S.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cats / psychology*
  • Cloning, Molecular
  • Dogs
  • Feeding Behavior*
  • Food Preferences
  • Humans
  • Receptors, G-Protein-Coupled / chemistry
  • Receptors, G-Protein-Coupled / genetics*
  • Taste*

Substances

  • Receptors, G-Protein-Coupled
  • taste receptors, type 1